Chapter XIX · The Unexpected Occurs

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

later than; following

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

a slight indication

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

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From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

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From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

set up or found

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

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From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

in an indignant manner

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

not one, and not any

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

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From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

on one occasion

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

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From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

a human being

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

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From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

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From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

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From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Gebb found it impossible to discover the owner of that third-class railway ticket.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

which person or people

From this reading The station-master had taken another situation in Scotland, the ticket clerk was absent on his annual holidays, and none of the porters could remember any particular person who had gone up to London on that particular day.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the whole, circumstances seemed to be against Gebb in following this clue, and after several vain attempts he gave it up, at all events for the present This he confessed to Parge, who at once reproved him for faint-heartedness, and preached a lengthy sermon on the folly of being discouraged.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He went himself to Norminster to find out, if possible, to whom it had been issued, but all in vain.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't expect roast ducks to fly into your mouth, do you?" said Parge, indignantly.